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Raisethorpe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Raisethorpe, KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu district (Northdale circuit)

In Raisethorpe, Raisethorpe Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 97% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Raisethorpe Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Raisethorpe Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Raisethorpe. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

1,195
Learners
54
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Raisethorpe Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Raisethorpe Secondary School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 232 learners from Raisethorpe Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321519892.1%
202422021195.9%
202523222597.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports. Exam centre 5311230.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Raisethorpe Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Accounting, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1069690.6%
Mathematical Literacy11411197.4%
Physical Sciences666497.0%
Life Sciences13212695.5%
Accounting9696100.0%
Business Studies736690.4%
Economics383078.9%
Geography108108100.0%
History7777100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Umgungundlovu district

5 other schools in Umgungundlovu district, for comparison against Raisethorpe Secondary School.

  • Emzamweni High School teaches considerably more learners than Raisethorpe Secondary School, 2,003 compared with 1,195; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 84.2% against Raisethorpe Secondary School's 97%.
  • Ashdown Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,825 learners against Raisethorpe Secondary School's 1,195; is a public primary school, a different phase than Raisethorpe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Indala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,722 learners against Raisethorpe Secondary School's 1,195; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.9% against Raisethorpe Secondary School's 97%.
  • Edendale Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,709 learners against Raisethorpe Secondary School's 1,195; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against Raisethorpe Secondary School's 97%.
  • Mconjwana High School is a similar size to Raisethorpe Secondary School, with 1,640 learners against 1,195; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.6% against Raisethorpe Secondary School's 97%).
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
635 Greytown Road, Raisethorpe, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Postal
Post Office, Raisethorpe, 3201
Telephone
033 387 4201
Website
rsschool.org.za
Email
rss.school@gmail.com
EMIS number
500254671

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Raisethorpe Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Raisethorpe Secondary School directly, on 033 387 4201 or by email at rss.school@gmail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Raisethorpe Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Raisethorpe Secondary School the best school in Umgungundlovu?
On the numbers that are published, Raisethorpe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 97% is lower than MCONJWANA HIGH SCHOOL's 98.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Umgungundlovu besides Raisethorpe Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Umgungundlovu.
How big are the classes at Raisethorpe Secondary School?
Raisethorpe Secondary School reported 1,195 learners and 54 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Raisethorpe Secondary School?
Yes, Raisethorpe Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Raisethorpe Secondary School's matric results like?
Raisethorpe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97%, in 2025. That's up from 92.1% in 2023.
Is Raisethorpe Secondary School a public or private school?
Raisethorpe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Raisethorpe Secondary School?
You can call 033 387 4201 or email rss.school@gmail.com. It is located at 635 Greytown Road, Raisethorpe, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.